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The group in Xiaguan Village was still galloping. The number of people had dropped below 200. To them, this was a matter of life and death!
One of the riders showed signs of falling behind. Yuan Hua went forward to help him, but Shi Bao's eyes were burning with anger!
This person who didn't even know how to ride a horse was an outsider from the inland. He claimed that he was here to study and was attracted by the grassland scenery. He was a bookworm who had lost his mind from studying in the inland!
People like him were not rare in the grassland. Most of them were scholars from the inland who lived a comfortable life. However, this young scholar named Mu Nan was different. He stayed in Xiaguan Village to spread knowledge to the children of the tribe. He was very popular and respected by the villagers. He had been here for several months, but he did not expect to encounter such a disaster.
Shi Bao did not like him for any other reason. It was because many of the youths in the tribe liked to gather and listen to this poor man tell stories about the outside world. One of them was his sweetheart, Yuan Hua. She even gave this poor man food and drinks!
If you can't ride a horse and wield a sword, you don't deserve to live in this world! This was the mindset of the grassland men!
Although they hated him, they knew right from wrong and would not really do anything. After all, he was still a guest!
He urged his horse to squeeze through and grabbed the horse's bit. "I'll help him! You guys go quickly! "
Yuan Hua let go. In terms of riding skills, no one among the younger generation in Xiaguan Village could compare to Shi Bao. With him leading, they were much better than her. Only Wu Ya was giggling at the side. As his sister, how could she not know her brother's real intention?
Sure enough, with Shi Bao's help, the horse's running became more coordinated. This was a necessary skill for an excellent shepherd!
Shi Bao's face was cold. "Hey, when you teach people, you should at least have the most basic survival skills, right? You can't always be a burden to others, right? "
Mu Nan chuckled. "No conflict, no conflict! Practical experience is important, but so is theoretical knowledge! Thank you, this horse is a little disobedient! "
Of course, he had no problem riding a horse. However, if he were to run for his life like now, there would be a series of problems in the long run! He still couldn't master how to coordinate Ma Li to the greatest extent while running at high speed. This required a long period of practice.
"Can you throw away those books? You have to understand that if a horse runs for a long time, even a few extra jin of weight will affect its physical strength! Don't be a miser. Can't you see that we've thrown away the most valuable things? "
Mu Nan shook his head firmly. "No! Books are more important than money! You don't understand … I won't drag you down. If I really fall behind, I'll dismount and reveal my identity. They may not do anything to me since I'm just a traveling scholar! "
Shi Bao sneered, "Of course! Do you think the bandits lack a teacher? I think you've become stupid from reading too many novels! Under the galloping of the group of horses, who would pay attention to whether or not you were from the Pass? Even if I don't chop you, I'll still stomp you to death! "
Mu Nan shook his head like a rattle-drum. "I don't know if we're short of teachers, but maybe we're short of someone who can write home? Shi Bao, don't look down on books. They're all very reasonable. Besides, there are so many bandits. Their nest must be short of literate people, right? "
Shi Bao was annoyed and ignored him. He held the horse tightly and loosened it rhythmically so that the horse could run more easily. The horse was a good horse, but the person was terrible. He didn't know how to control Ma Li!
Yuan Hua laughed at the side. "Sir, you're thinking too much. The bandits don't lack literate people. They have accountants, butlers, scribes, everything. They don't lack you!"
Mu Nan's interest was piqued. "Run to Miaofeng Peak? I know that place. Don't think that it's very ordinary, but it's very famous in Yanzhao! It's even spread to the nearby dozens of countries! I've always wanted to see whether it's true or not. This is just the right time to fulfill my wish. I support the Chief's decision! "
Shi Bao couldn't help but say, "What's the use of your support! When they come for us with their sabers, won't we have to face them? You're about to die, and you're still thinking about traveling? I think you're just … "
Mu Nan shook his head. "Not at all! Brother Shi Bao, don't be fooled by my weak scholarly appearance. I can still fence! Ordinary people can't get close to me! Fencing and horseback riding are all part of the six virtues of a gentleman. Although I can't compare to you in horseback riding, that's another matter … Do you know how to paddle? "
Wu Ya's voice was crisp. "Sir! Your fencing skills may be able to deal with the ruffians in the inland, but those who are chasing after us are desperadoes who live on the edge of their blades! A long sword is slender and isn't good at chopping. It'll break in one hit. A real fight is different from what you think! Wrong horse with two swords. Sir, your beautiful posture won't be useful! "
When scholars traveled outside, of course, they would carry a sword on their back. Firstly, it was for self-defense. Only with a horse and a sword would one be able to travel to the ends of the world. When Mu Nan was in Xiaguan Village, he would often entertain himself with his sword in the mornings and evenings. It was indeed beautiful. However, in the eyes of these people from the grassland, it was just for show. They didn't expose him in normal times because they had to at least give him some face. But now, in a real fight like this, if he still thought that way, he would probably be cut in half. What was the use of having a belly full of knowledge in this chaotic world?
Mu Nan didn't argue with them over these details. He was very clear where his advantage lay. It was because of his vast knowledge. For example, the countless legends of this Miaofeng Mountain were difficult to pass down in a small tribe like Xiaguan Village. This was the power of words. Although he had never been here, he knew too much about this mountain!
"The Three Wonders of Miaofeng Mountain! The first wonder is that the inheritance will never be broken. No matter if it's water, fire, or war, the Taoist temple on this mountain will always be rebuilt! It's still standing to this day! "
Shi Bao was disdainful. He had personally seen it. "Isn't it just a few broken houses? It's not strange that it's destroyed and rebuilt. There are always convicts who escaped from the inland. What's so difficult about building a few broken houses? According to what you said, the sheep pen in Xiaguan Village has a history of hundreds of years. Is it also a legend? "
Mu Nan knew that he couldn't argue with him. Once he did, there would be no end to it. He could only continue to spread his knowledge.
"Qi Er of Miaofeng Mountain, no matter if it's war, war, or bandits, I've never heard of a Taoist who died in a war! There were records that said that the Taoist priests here lived for more than a hundred years and were still hale and hearty! "
Shi Bao continued to refute. "Of course they didn't die, but they often starved! If there was a war, they would just find a cave to hide in. Who would have the patience to go through the mouse hole to find them?
The last time I went to Miaofeng Mountain, those Taoist priests stared at my flock of sheep. It was obvious that they hadn't eaten meat for months! I only gave them two sheep and they were so grateful. They insisted that I stay in the temple to study, write, and practice swordsmanship. They said that only by studying can I have a bright future!
Bah! Are they people who can't even afford to eat meat?
Oh right, they're just like you. They're just holding a broken sword and waving it around like they're dancing! I don't know how many cracks have appeared on the body of the sword, but they're still reluctant to find a blacksmith to reforge it!
It's good that you're there. You can dance with them. You don't have to be a scholar anymore. You might as well be a Taoist priest. Since we're acquaintances, I might even bring you a few sheep during festivals! "
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